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The charge nurse on a medical-surgical unit is being evaluated for nursing care related to change management. Assessment data include UAP reports the client fell in the bathroom. Which action is appropriate within the RN scope of practice?

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Assess, analyze cues, implement nursing interventions per orders, teach, evaluate outcomes, and question unsafe orders.Independently diagnose the medical disease and prescribe treatment.Prescribe new medications without a provider order.Delegate nursing assessment and evaluation on an unstable client.

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A. Assess, analyze cues, implement nursing interventions per orders, teach, evaluate outcomes, and question unsafe orders.

Why

RNs assess, coordinate care, teach, and evaluate. Diagnosis and prescribing are provider responsibilities.

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The charge nurse on a medical-surgical unit is being evaluated for nursing care related to change management. Assessment data include UAP reports the client fell in the bathroom. Which action is appropriate within the RN scope of practice?

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